The 2025 edition of the long-running Lollapalooza festival has been announced, and as always, a solid representation of Aussies have made it onto the packed lineup.

Taking place at Chicago’s Grant Park from July 31 until August 3rd, the four-day festival has brought out some of the biggest names in pop, dance, and hip hop for its 2025 edition.

This year sees big hitters such as Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, and Twice covering pop bases, while Tyler, The Creator, A$AP Rocky, and Doechii take over the R&B and hip hop side of things.

There’s also a couple of surprises up top, including country musician Luke Combs, and veteran nu metal outfit Korn. Also included on the topline is none other than homegrown electronic icons RÜFÜS DU SOL, proving Aussie talent is worth shouting from the rooftops.

However, the Aussie representation doesn’t end there though, because the extensive list of names also includes powerhouse producer Dom Dolla, world-beating duo Royel Otis, Melbourne’s Glass Beams, Sydney outfit Ocean Alley, and Perth rockers Old Mervs.

The representation of Aussie names on international lineups should come as no surprise of course, especially considering how the likes of Amyl & The Sniffers and Parcels are joining Royel Otis and Glass Beams on England’s Glastonbury lineup, while Dom Dolla was recently announced as a headliner for the Bonnaroo festival in the US.

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Lollapalooza is undoubtedly one of the bigger, or at least most influential names, in the festival world. Having launched in the early ‘90s as a touring festival as part of Jane’s Addiction’s farewell efforts, founder Perry Farrell turned the event into an annual celebration of alternative music and culture.

Notably, it took a while for Aussies to join the bill, with Dirty Three becoming one of the first local names to appear, albeit on the side stage.

While the format of Lollapalooza has changed dramatically (it’s now a static event rather than a touring festival) and has expanded internationally (including annual visits to India, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Berlin), criticism has also followed in regard to its musical focus and whether it still maintains the ‘alternative’ ethos upon which it was founded.

Though the majority of names on the topline have little in common with the likes of 1991 performers Nine inch Nails, Butthole Surfers, or Living Colour, it goes without saying that Aussie performers won’t be complaining about receiving the opportunity to perform on such an iconic lineup with so many stellar names.